Security Assistance; and Logistics - Federation of American Scientists

Recommendations, Client Comments, and OurResponse22.a. We recommend that the Commander, Multi-National Security TransitionCommand-Iraq ensure that this equipment is promptly and effectively put to use by theIraqi government to meet validated needs or if the Iraqi government has no interest inusing this equipment, put the equipment to better use elsewhere.Client CommentsCommander, MNSTC-I non-concurred and noted that after further investigation, it wasdetermined that a predominant amount of equipment and material in question was ownedby the MoH. The equipment and material that was owned and controlled by MNSTC-Iwas intended for a recently completed MoI clinic. Delivery of that equipment andmaterial had been delayed due to construction schedule changes and was completed inMay 2008.The Commander reported that MNSTC-I personnel visited AGW on May 28, 2008. TheClass VIII supplies identified by the Inspector General team belonged to the MoH, MoD,and MoI. MNSTC-I stated that MoH Class VIII fielding was the responsibility of theDepartment of State and that MNSTC-I subsequently coordinated action with Departmentof State and the AGW Commander for its distribution.The Commander, MNSTC-I reported that the MoD Class VIII materiel was identifiedand information was provided to the Director of Logistics at the MoD SGO. MNSTC-Iand MoD SGO then developed plans for the distribution of that material. The MoI ClassVIII materiel was delivered in May 2008. There were three more deliveries to the MoI inJune and July 2008. The remaining MoI equipment was delivered in September 2008 tothe National Police (NP) Headquarters at its Site 1 clinic. The NP had developed,published, and executed a comprehensive distribution plan from Site 1 to all of itssupported brigades. MNSTC-I reported that it would continue to engage and mentor theNP in Class VIII self sustainment, replenishment, and advancement.Our ResponseAlthough MNSTC-I non-concurred with the recommendation, its comments wereresponsive, and no additional comments are required. MNSTC-I is to be commended forunraveling the sources and destinations of these supplies and equipment. While somewastage occurred, MNSTC-I efforts apparently salvaged much of the value.22.b. We recommend that the Commander, Multi-National Security TransitionCommand-Iraq determine medical storage refrigeration requirements for heat sensitivemedical supplies and ensure the proper equipment is obtained and installed to maintainenvironmental safeguards for those medical supplies stored at Abu Ghraib Warehouse.163